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Things to do in Monte Romano Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Welcome to Monte Romano Italy. If you’are planning to visit Monte Romano for your next trip and you are looking for the best places to visit, here you’ll find tips and suggestions of most popular point of interest and activities not to be missed in Monte Romano and surrounding. Travelers will appreciate this italian town with his rich historical and artistic heritage, local culture and environment. Discover the monuments, buildings, natural treasures and all the details that characterize Monte Romano and its territory. Share and suggest a place you've visited.

What To See near Monte Romano

Tarquinia (8 Km)

Ara della Regina

The Ara della Regina is an Etruscan temple from the 4th century BC found on Pian di Civita in Tarquinia. The most visible part is that represented by the limestone base of “macco”. During the restoration work of 1938, a laborious work from the beginning of the 5th century BC was found, called the 'Winged Horses' and now kept in the National Museum of Tarquinia.

Tarquinia (8 Km)

La Farnesiana - Borgo minerario abbandonato (XIX sec)

The Farnesiana, is located in a beautiful location consisting of houses partly restored and partly abandoned and the church in neo-Gothic style currently in ruins. The ancient village in the past was inhabited by miners and breeders, but was abandoned following the closure of mining activities. Currently, the village has been transformed into an agritourism.

Tarquinia (9 Km)

Case le Centocelle - Cencelle villag (IX sec) abbandonato

The city of Centocelle was built in 854 to host citizens, escaped the wrath of the Saracen strikers. It was built by Pope Leo IV, and initially it took the name of Lviv, later the fugitives called it Cencelle. It was inhabited for only 35 years because, as soon as the attacks of the Saracens ended, the population returned to the coast. In 889 on the ashes of Centocelle, the city of Civitas Vetulas was founded, namely the current Civitta' Vecchia.

Vetralla (9 Km)

Norchia - Necropoli Rupestre Etrusca

The Etruscan Rock Necropolis originated from the ancient city of Orcla, which reached its peak between the 2nd and 4th century BC. At the top there was a fake door and the terrace from where they were scattered the drops of milk or wine in honor of the gods. Among the tombs stand out that of the Three Heads, the Ciarlanti Tomb and the Prostila Tomb.

Viterbo (10 Km)

Castello di Vico

The Castle of Vico was built in the middle of the 13th century. It was built at the behest of the prefects of the city. Since the castle is very old, the only part that can be admired and that is open to the public is the western façade, with the two towers on the side.

Tarquinia (10 Km)

Necropoli Etrusca

An element of exceptional archaeological interest is the vast necropolis, which enclose a large number of mound tombs with rooms carved into the rock, in which an extraordinary series of paintings of Etruscan art.

Tarquinia (11 Km)

Necropoli di Monterozzi

The Etruscan Necropolis of Monterozzi is located in the homonymous hill and is characterized by six thousand tombs that extend along the entire perimeter of the hill, dug into the rock and surmounted by mounds. The tombs are painted in a maestral way and represent the most prestigious nucleus of necropolis in the Mediterranean. Among the most famous tombs we remember those called 'of the Lionesses', 'Leopards, 'and 'Hunting and Fishing'.

Tarquinia (11 Km)

Palazzo Comunale

The Town Hall of Tarquinia dates back to the 13th century. The original style prevailing is Romanesque, although there are some Gothic elements. The structure extends horizontally and has on the back a massive three-story body consisting of round arches. During the 16th century, the civic tower was also built, which is located on the side.

Tarquinia (12 Km)

Museo Archeologico Nazionale

The National Archaeological Museum is housed in the rooms of the Palazzo Vitelleschi in Tarquinia. In the exhibition halls there are several ceramics coming from the excavations of the Tarquinian necropolis and some sarcophagi belonging to the most significant families of the city and dating back to the fourth century BC.

Vetralla (12 Km)

Necropoli etrusca del Cerracchio

The Etruscan Necropolis of Cerracchio dates back to the period between the 3rd and 6th century BC and represents the monumental tomb of the then rural center of Blera. Most of the site turns out to be from the archaic era, with single-chamber tombs, with two or three docks and semi-idado tombs. From the following Hellenistic era, there are underground chamber tombs and small compartment tombs.

Tarquinia (14 Km)

Madonnina di Civitavecchia

The statue was initially located in Medjugorje but from 17 June 1995 it was taken to Civitavecchia in the local parish of Saint Augustine. The statue is said to have produced fourteen times tears of blood. Despite this, the Catholic Church has not yet confirmed or acknowledged anything. Today it is exhibited in a display case, which tourists and believers can admire.

Vetralla (14 Km)

Torre del Castello dei Prefetti di Vico

The Tower of the Prefetti Castle of Vico was built in the 15th century. The tower was erected to defend the castle and to allow the realization of the cross fire.

Barbarano Romano (14 Km)

Museo Civico Archeologico

The Civic Archaeological Museum is located in the historical and architectural complex of Sant'Angelo. Here it is possible to observe finds found in the excavations of neighboring areas that date back to the period from the Paleolithic to the Middle Ages. These have a chronological order. Of particular importance is a late archaic funeral obelisk.

Barbarano Romano (14 Km)

Torre Porta Orologio

Porta Romana was built around the fifteenth century. It was built in a cylindrical shape to oppose greater resistance to firearms attacks. In the nineteenth century it was also equipped with a clock at the top that it still preserves today.

Tarquinia (16 Km)

Parco Avventura Riva dei Tarquini

Lido di Tarquinia (17 Km)

Spiaggia Tamure'Tarquinia Lido

Viterbo (18 Km)

Torre di Castel d'Asso

The Tower of Castel d'Asso is located in the province of Viterbo, on a hilly terrain. The settlements in this area date back to the Etruscan era. In fact, the Tower is a ruin of the ancient necropolis, on which the castle was then built. It is currently open to the public and open to the public.

Viterbo (18 Km)

Necropoli di Castel d'Asso

Castel d'Asso is the most beautiful Etruscan rock necropolis ever brought to light. In ancient times it was called Axia, a city that dates back to the fourth century BC. The necropolis was recently discovered, in 1817 by the archaeologist Francesco Orioli. The most impressive tombs are that of Orioli, of Tetnie and the Great Tomb that has remained almost intact even internally.

Other attractions in Monte Romano

Archaeological Sites

Santuario etrusco Grotta Porcina

Beaches

Spiaggia Paoletti Egidio SB Corsaro

Destinations nearby

Tarquinia

It is 14 Km away - about 16 minutes

Barbarano Romano

Barbarano Romano

It is 16,9 Km away - about 17 minutes

Vetralla

Vetralla

It is 19 Km away - about 21 minutes

Vejano

Vejano

It is 22,5 Km away - about 23 minutes

Civitavecchia

It is 30,2 Km away - about 28 minutes

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